Since there were many people dining, lunch was simply steamed rice.
The rice was steamed, a few dishes were stir-fried, the portions were larger, followed by cooking a pot of soup, which made up the lunch.
It may sound simple, but a lot of effort was put into it.
With a mix of meat and vegetables, chicken, duck, fish, and pork were all included.
Such a lavish spread wasn’t to entertain Pei Baoshu’s family, but because during the New Year, one shouldn’t let the sudden appearance of other people lead to neglecting one’s own family.
During the New Year, the meals ought to be more lavish.
With so many people, if everyone sat in the dining room, it would be impossible to fit, so it had to be divided into two tables.
Fortunately, the coffee table in the living room was also large enough to accommodate a table.
Since they were seated at two tables, logically, one family at one table would suffice.
However, Xu Yufen and Pei Baoshu were determined not to do it that way.
The two of them, one stuck close to Pei Baoshan, the other close to Wang Cuilan.
Pei Baoshu even asked if there was any alcohol.
"Second Bro, we haven’t seen each other for so many years, let’s have a few drinks together."
Though his face still showed no expression, Jiang Ran could tell that he was somewhat craving when he said it.
This person seemed to have a fondness for alcohol.
The love for drinking might not be a big deal in other families.
But in their family, it was indeed a problem.
Because in the entire household, no one drank alcohol.
It wasn’t that they didn’t have any alcohol, there was some, but it was stored in the kitchen and used occasionally for cooking.
Now, as Pei Baoshu said he wanted to drink, Pei Baoshan straightforwardly refused.
"There’s no alcohol, no one in my family drinks it."
Pei Baoshu probably didn’t expect to get such a response.
After being stunned for a moment, he said, "If there’s none, go buy some! Your family is so wealthy, living in such a big house, eating good dishes and meat, having more than enough clothes, can’t you afford alcohol?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Baoshan directly put his chopsticks heavily onto the bowl.
"I’ve told you, there’s no alcohol in the house, and no one drinks it, nor will anyone buy it. If you want to drink, you go and buy it yourself and drink, and when there’s no smell of alcohol on you, you can come back."
Seeing Pei Baoshan flip out again and speak so bluntly, Pei Baoshu immediately shriveled.
What does it mean to bully the weak and fear the strong?
This is what it means to bully the weak and fear the strong!
Earlier, he was clamoring for a drink, but now after Pei Baoshan’s outburst, he immediately quieted down and didn’t say a word about wanting a drink.
Seeing him start to eat properly, only then did Pei Baoshan pick up his chopsticks again.
He was now a grandfather, a man of considerable age.
Even if Pei Baoshu was his biological brother, don’t think you can easily manipulate him.
He’s not alone, there’s a whole family here!
If he really let Pei Baoshu get the upper hand, then this family’s days would be miserable.
Thinking about this, Pei Baoshan’s face grew even more stern.
During the intervals of eating, Pei Baoshu secretly glanced at Pei Baoshan, and upon seeing Pei Baoshan’s expression, he stopped thinking about anything.
Forget it, what’s there to think about, just focus on eating!
Because there were so many people, the Pei Family couldn’t be lively, so the meal was exceptionally quiet.
After the meal, not a single member of Pei Baoshu’s family helped to clear the dishes.
Pei Baoshan wouldn’t tolerate their nasty habit.
"What? You have hands, legs, and mouths when eating, do your hands break off after finishing? Don’t know how to help clean up?"